Studying and Test-Taking U1C2L6 *ML

So they will be prepared for his tests, your history teacher tells students what types of notes they should take before each lesson. Today he said, "Pay attention to the concepts and ideas in this lesson. You will be required to use critical thinking to formulate an answer and organize a response."

For this lesson, what type of question do you think will be on the test?

• Binary-Choice

• Essay

• Multiple choice

• Short answer

What are the 5 steps in the SQ3R study system?

• Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

• Study, Question, Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse

• Survey, Quarrel, Read, Recite, Rehearse

• Seek answers, question everything, read only the summaries at the end of chapters, rehearse main points, rewrite in your own words

What is the SQ3R theory?

• A technique for assessing injuries at the scene of an accident.

• A reading/study system that increases understanding and retention.

• A theory on how effective leaders manage a team.

• A theory on how the Earth was formed

T or F: Effective time managers use dead time to study.

• True

• False

T or F: When taking notes, expert students record every word the speaker says.

• True

• False

T or F: Positive statements can help you perform better and with more confidence on tests.

• True

• False

What is the best preparation for taking tests?

• Cramming for hours the night before the test

• Memorizing every page of your text

• Keeping up with assignments, doing homework, taking notes in class, and reviewing

• All of the above

T or F: One effective technique to use during testing is to pick the parts of the test you know and do them first.

• True

• False

T or F: To get the best results on tests, do not skip around. Do the test questions in the order in which they are presented.

• True

• False

Give an example of a binary choice question format.

• Short answer essay

• Argument

• Compare and contrast

• True/False; Yes/No; Agree/Disagree